Published: Friday, February 8, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 12:01 p.m.

The jazz trio Inner Session came together last summer, playing for the first time at Inn at the Biltmore (Asheville). This piano, upright bass and drum trio plays contemporary jazz as well as original music.

Brevard resident Berg has played drums for more than 50 years. In his decades as a studio and performing musician, he has played and/or recorded with Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Leo Kottke. He maintains an active music schedule in WNC and enjoys playing diverse styles of music.

Ray Lyon is a pianist and composer with four albums of original contemporary jazz and ambient music released on his own label, Burning Blue Records. Through his career he has recorded and/or played with such musical luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Nestor Torres, Jon Secada, Jaco Pastorius, Randy Bernsen, Raul Midon and Ed Calle.

Trevor Stoia grew up in Asheville, where he played drums at T.C. Roberson High School and went on to N.C. State to study mechanical engineering. While at State, he rented his first upright bass and started working on his chops. He transferred to UNCA to study jazz and practice bass eight hours a day. Once he graduated, he began playing professionally.

Tickets are $5 for nonmembers. Call 828-877-1850 or email info@185kingst.com for more information.

ASHEVILLE

Asheville Symphony in concert on Saturday

The Asheville Symphony Orchestra continues its 52nd season at 8 p.m. Saturday at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

The concert will consist of works by Barber, Franck and Tchaikovsky, conducted by music director Daniel Meyer and featuring Tchaikovsky Competition Winner Daniil Trifonov.

The concert will begin with the romantic "Adagio for Strings" written in 1938 by Samuel Barber. Meyer describes it as "one of the most emotional pieces of the previous century, from the pen of an American master on the verge of international fame."

Next the orchestra will play Franck's symphonic poem "Psyche." The Belgian composer completed it at the age of 65 in 1887, three years before his death. The piece was inspired by works similar in form by Franz Liszt and tells the story from ancient Greek mythology of Eros and Psyche.

After intermission, the audience will be treated to a performance of the Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 by Tchaikovsky.

Presenting this concerto requires a virtuoso performer on the piano, Trifonov, a student at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Ticket prices range from $20 to $58. Subscriptions are also available on a "pick three" basis for $55 to $167.

Call 828-254-7046 or visit www.ashevillesym phony.org for more information.

The Party Place and Event Center off Friendship Church Road in Saluda will host the Blue Ridge Contra Valentine Dance at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15.

While most contra dances include two-person moves, it is not necessary or expected that you come to the dance with a partner. In fact, it is customary to change partners after each dance. Everyone is welcome.

Dance lessons are from 6:30-7 p.m. and then dancing until 9:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for dancers 18 and younger. The caller is Laurie Fisher. The band is Skeeziks.

Call 828-749-3676 or visit partyplaceandevent center.com for more information.

BRCC concert series to continue Feb. 19

The Blue Ridge Community College Concert Series will host Opus Two, an internationally acclaimed violin and piano duo, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in Thomas Auditorium.

The duo's program at BRCC will consist of the music of George Gershwin.

Opus Two first came to international attention as winners of the United States Information Agency's Artistic Ambassador Auditions in 1993.

A recent residency in Ghana marked the duo's first visit to Africa, the sixth continent on which they have performed.

Cooperstock is a senior member of the keyboard faculty at the University of Colorado at Boulder, while Terwilliger is professor of violin at the University of South Carolina.

Admission to the concert is $10 at the door; admission for all students is $3. Proceeds benefit the college's Community Enrichment Program.

Call 828-694-1860 or email kevina@blueridge.edu for more information.

Saluda

Jim Quick and Coastline at Party Place March 1

The Party Place and Event Center off Friendship Church Road in Saluda will host Jim Quick and Coastline on March 1. Tickets are on sale.

Quick received "Entertainer of the Year" honors in 2012 at The Beach Music Awards.

Tickets are $15.

Call 828-749-3676 or visit partyplaceandevent center.com for more information.

Brevard

BLT fundraiser ‘Dancing With Our Stars' Feb. 16

The Brevard Little Theatre at 55 E. Jordan St. will host a "Dancing With Our Stars" fundraiser at 7 p.m. Feb. 16.

The money raised will support the cost of operating the community theater

Eight couples have been practicing their ballroom dance numbers in preparation for this event. Donating their time and talent by competing in this fundraiser are Lisa Puckett Bader and Dean St. Marie, Shannon Lopez and Matt Bader, Amber Austin and Jackson Wine, Gillian Hillman and Mark Henry, Marty and Glenn Ingram, Rebecca Carter and C.J. Stancil, Eva Robbins and Roni Daller, and Brevard Mayor Jimmy Harris with his surprise partner.

Stancil and Bader are professional dance instructors. Bader and her competition dance team will do an exhibition dance, as will Melissa McCall, a Zumba instructor with Brevard Health and Racquet Club.

Each couple will perform a dance, and the audience will vote for their favorites with dollar bills. Each dollar is one vote. Two other people donating their time again this year are WSQL radio personality Don DeBiase as the master of ceremonies and Roger Buckner as the DJ.

Admission is $10, which includes a beverage. A cash bar and snacks will be available. The DJ will play music for open dancing until 11 p.m.

The First United Methodist Church at 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, will host its Annual Student Concert Series featuring Christopher Tavernier from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 17.

Tavernier is the winner of the 10th annual Appalachian Classical Music Association. He will perform his award-winning piece, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B minor, Op. 23, with Dr. John Cobb playing second piano.

Tavernier is 12 years old and in the sixth grade at Hendersonville Middle School.

There will be many other performances from other talented pianists. Teacher participants include Dr. John Cobb, Gwenn Roberts, Collette Levi, Dr. Deborah Belcher, Lynn Kitts and Carol Stone. Freeburg Pianos is bringing in two Perzina grand pianos for this free concert.

<p>BREVARD</p><p>Bill Berg and Inner Session at 185 King</p><p>185 King Street will host Bill Berg and Inner Session at 8 p.m. Friday.</p><p>The jazz trio Inner Session came together last summer, playing for the first time at Inn at the Biltmore (Asheville). This piano, upright bass and drum trio plays contemporary jazz as well as original music.</p><p>Brevard resident Berg has played drums for more than 50 years. In his decades as a studio and performing musician, he has played and/or recorded with Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Leo Kottke. He maintains an active music schedule in WNC and enjoys playing diverse styles of music.</p><p>Ray Lyon is a pianist and composer with four albums of original contemporary jazz and ambient music released on his own label, Burning Blue Records. Through his career he has recorded and/or played with such musical luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Nestor Torres, Jon Secada, Jaco Pastorius, Randy Bernsen, Raul Midon and Ed Calle. </p><p>Trevor Stoia grew up in Asheville, where he played drums at T.C. Roberson High School and went on to N.C. State to study mechanical engineering. While at State, he rented his first upright bass and started working on his chops. He transferred to UNCA to study jazz and practice bass eight hours a day. Once he graduated, he began playing professionally. </p><p>Tickets are $5 for nonmembers. Call 828-877-1850 or email info@185kingst.com for more information.</p><p>ASHEVILLE</p><p>Asheville Symphony in concert on Saturday</p><p>The Asheville Symphony Orchestra continues its 52nd season at 8 p.m. Saturday at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. </p><p>The concert will consist of works by Barber, Franck and Tchaikovsky, conducted by music director Daniel Meyer and featuring Tchaikovsky Competition Winner Daniil Trifonov. </p><p>The concert will begin with the romantic "Adagio for Strings" written in 1938 by Samuel Barber. Meyer describes it as "one of the most emotional pieces of the previous century, from the pen of an American master on the verge of international fame."</p><p>Next the orchestra will play Franck's symphonic poem "Psyche." The Belgian composer completed it at the age of 65 in 1887, three years before his death. The piece was inspired by works similar in form by Franz Liszt and tells the story from ancient Greek mythology of Eros and Psyche.</p><p>After intermission, the audience will be treated to a performance of the Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 by Tchaikovsky. </p><p>Presenting this concerto requires a virtuoso performer on the piano, Trifonov, a student at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Ticket prices range from $20 to $58. Subscriptions are also available on a "pick three" basis for $55 to $167.</p><p>Call 828-254-7046 or visit www.ashevillesym phony.org for more information. </p><p>Fletcher</p><p>Feed & Seed to host Dashboard Blues</p><p>The Feed & Seed, located at 3715 Hendersonville Road, hosts weekend shows starting at 7:30 p.m. </p><p>u Today: Dashboard Blues</p><p>u Saturday: Lonesome Road</p><p>u Feb. 15: County Farm</p><p>u Feb. 16: Paul Cataldo, 6:30 p.m.; New 5 Cents</p><p>u Feb. 22: Conservation Theory</p><p>u Feb. 23: Southern Crescent, 6:30 p.m.; The Neighbors</p><p>For more information, call 828-216-3492.</p><p>Saluda</p><p>Contra Dance party</p><p>The Party Place and Event Center off Friendship Church Road in Saluda will host the Blue Ridge Contra Valentine Dance at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15.</p><p>While most contra dances include two-person moves, it is not necessary or expected that you come to the dance with a partner. In fact, it is customary to change partners after each dance. Everyone is welcome.</p><p>Dance lessons are from 6:30-7 p.m. and then dancing until 9:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for dancers 18 and younger. The caller is Laurie Fisher. The band is Skeeziks. </p><p>Call 828-749-3676 or visit partyplaceandevent center.com for more information.</p><p>BRCC concert series to continue Feb. 19</p><p>The Blue Ridge Community College Concert Series will host Opus Two, an internationally acclaimed violin and piano duo, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in Thomas Auditorium. </p><p>Award-winning violinist William Terwilliger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock comprise Opus Two. </p><p>The duo's program at BRCC will consist of the music of George Gershwin.</p><p>Opus Two first came to international attention as winners of the United States Information Agency's Artistic Ambassador Auditions in 1993. </p><p>A recent residency in Ghana marked the duo's first visit to Africa, the sixth continent on which they have performed. </p><p>Cooperstock is a senior member of the keyboard faculty at the University of Colorado at Boulder, while Terwilliger is professor of violin at the University of South Carolina. </p><p>Admission to the concert is $10 at the door; admission for all students is $3. Proceeds benefit the college's Community Enrichment Program. </p><p>Call 828-694-1860 or email kevina@blueridge.edu for more information.</p><p>Saluda</p><p>Jim Quick and Coastline at Party Place March 1</p><p>The Party Place and Event Center off Friendship Church Road in Saluda will host Jim Quick and Coastline on March 1. Tickets are on sale. </p><p>Quick received "Entertainer of the Year" honors in 2012 at The Beach Music Awards. </p><p>Tickets are $15.</p><p>Call 828-749-3676 or visit partyplaceandevent center.com for more information.</p><p>Brevard</p><p>BLT fundraiser 'Dancing With Our Stars' Feb. 16</p><p>The Brevard Little Theatre at 55 E. Jordan St. will host a "Dancing With Our Stars" fundraiser at 7 p.m. Feb. 16. </p><p>The money raised will support the cost of operating the community theater</p><p>Eight couples have been practicing their ballroom dance numbers in preparation for this event. Donating their time and talent by competing in this fundraiser are Lisa Puckett Bader and Dean St. Marie, Shannon Lopez and Matt Bader, Amber Austin and Jackson Wine, Gillian Hillman and Mark Henry, Marty and Glenn Ingram, Rebecca Carter and C.J. Stancil, Eva Robbins and Roni Daller, and Brevard Mayor Jimmy Harris with his surprise partner.</p><p>Stancil and Bader are professional dance instructors. Bader and her competition dance team will do an exhibition dance, as will Melissa McCall, a Zumba instructor with Brevard Health and Racquet Club. </p><p>Each couple will perform a dance, and the audience will vote for their favorites with dollar bills. Each dollar is one vote. Two other people donating their time again this year are WSQL radio personality Don DeBiase as the master of ceremonies and Roger Buckner as the DJ. </p><p>Admission is $10, which includes a beverage. A cash bar and snacks will be available. The DJ will play music for open dancing until 11 p.m.</p><p>Advance tickets sales are Monday, Wednesday and Feb. 15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Brevard Little Theatre. Call 828-884-2587 for more information.</p><p>Tavernier to headline event at First Methodist</p><p>The First United Methodist Church at 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, will host its Annual Student Concert Series featuring Christopher Tavernier from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 17.</p><p>Tavernier is the winner of the 10th annual Appalachian Classical Music Association. He will perform his award-winning piece, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B minor, Op. 23, with Dr. John Cobb playing second piano. </p><p>Tavernier is 12 years old and in the sixth grade at Hendersonville Middle School.</p><p>There will be many other performances from other talented pianists. Teacher participants include Dr. John Cobb, Gwenn Roberts, Collette Levi, Dr. Deborah Belcher, Lynn Kitts and Carol Stone. Freeburg Pianos is bringing in two Perzina grand pianos for this free concert. </p><p>Call 828-693-4275 for more information.</p>